SPIRIT of ’45 DAY
Honors WWII Generation
12 August 2018, 11 AM
at The OREGON WWII Memorial
State Capital
CONGRESSIONALLY-ENDORSED, STATE-LEGISLATED DAY
To commemorate the achievements and virtues of the World War II generation
on the 2nd Sunday of every August, so as to inspire future generations.
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Join us to honor America’s ‘Ground Forces’ and women who made history on the ‘Home Front’
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Battlefield Keynote
Oregon Army Nat’l Guard
Land Component Commander
Brig. Gen W. J. Prendergast
Along with all Oregon soldiers, the 41st Infantry, formed in 1917 by Major General A. White, will be recognized and celebrated for their dedication and commitment to serve and defend our country. They were the first and largest deployment into the Pacific during World War II. |
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Home Front Keynote
96-yrs-young
‘Oregon’s Own’
Rosie the Riveter
Rita Hathaway
Along with all women who served on the WWII home front, Rosie the Riveters will be honored at their new ‘living memorial Rosie Rose Garden.’ ‘Rosie’ blooms frame the 33 ft obelisk and black granite wall that inscribes 4000 Oregonians who made the ultimate sacrifice, 1941-1945.
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SPIRIT of ’45 DAY
Honors WWII Generation
12 August 2018, 11 AM
at The OREGON WWII Memorial
State Capital
CONGRESSIONALLY-ENDORSED, STATE-LEGISLATED DAY
To commemorate the achievements and virtues of the World War II generation
on the 2nd Sunday of every August, so as to inspire future generations.
Land Component Commander
Brig. Gen W. J. Prendergast
Along with all Oregon soldiers, the 41st Infantry, formed in 1917 by Major General A. White, will be recognized and celebrated for their dedication and commitment to serve and defend our country. They were the first and largest deployment into the Pacific during World War II.
96-yrs-young
‘Oregon’s Own’
Rosie the Riveter
Rita Hathaway
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